Horizon Hobby UMX MiG 15 DF Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni

SAFE® Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection

UMX™ MiG 15 DF

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As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or
result in damage to the product or the property of others.

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around
your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is
controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from
many sources outside your control. Interference can
cause momentary loss of control.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from
full-size vehicles, traffi c and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings
for this and any optional support equipment (chargers,
rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything
electrical out of the reach of children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not
specifi cally designed and protected for this purpose.
Moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it
could cause serious injury or even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter
batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is
powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Always ensure failsafe is properly set before fl ying.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found in a

Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to
ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards,
but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM
or Spektrum technology.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before

operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and
cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic
mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage
to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do
not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon
Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow
all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid
damage or serious injury.

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby,
LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when
operating this product:

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage,
and serious injury OR create a high probability of superfi cial injury.

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a
possibility of serious injury.

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no
possibility of injury.

NOTICE

Meaning of Special Language

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Table of Contents

Box Contents

Specifi cations Components

Needed to Complete

Installed

15.9 in (402mm)

16.2 in (412mm)

3.13-3.28oz
(88.6 - 93.0g)

Specifi cations ...................................................................3

Components ..................................................................... 3

Prefl ight Checklist .............................................................4

Installing the Optional Landing Gear .................................. 4

Installing the Optional Cannons ......................................... 4

Transmitter Setup ............................................................. 5

Adjusting the Center of Gravity (CG) ..................................5

Transmitter and Receiver Binding ..................................... 6

Arming the ESC ................................................................ 6

SAFE® Select Technology .................................................. 7

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ...................................................7

Control Centering .............................................................. 8

Settings for Control Horns .................................................8

Control Direction Test ........................................................ 8

Flying Tips and Repairs ..................................................... 9

Post Flight Checklist .........................................................9

Service of Power Components ........................................10

AS3X Troubleshooting Guide ........................................... 11

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................11

Replacement Parts List ...................................................12

Recommended Parts List ................................................12

Limited Warranty ............................................................ 13

Warranty and Service Contact Information ......................14

FCC Information .............................................................. 14

IC Information .................................................................14

Compliance Information for the European Union .............. 15

Flying Weight

Motor

BL180m Ducted Fan Motor, 13500Kv
(EFLM30180MDFE)

Fan

Delta-V 180m 28mm EDF Unit
(EFLDF180m)

Receiver

Spektrum DSMX® 6Ch AS3X®
Receiver w/BL ESC (SPMA6050S)

Servo

(2) 2.3-Gram Performance Linear
Long Throw Servo (SPMSA2030L)
(2) 2.3-Gram Linear Long Throw
Offset Servos (SPMSA2030LO)

Transmitter

Spektrum™ DSM2®/DSMX® with
dual-rates (DX4e and up)

Battery 280mAh 2S 30C Li-Po (EFLB2802S30)
Battery Charger 2S 7.4V Li-Po (EFLUC1007)

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1. Gently slide the left and right main landing gear

into the plastic mounting clips on the bottom
of the wings as shown. The main gear are
configured for a left and right side.

Installing the Optional Landing Gear

2. Carefully slide the nose gear into the plastic

nose gear mount on the bottom of the fuselage.

TIP: The nose gear strut wire can be twisted
a small amount to adjust the ground tracking.
Always remove the nose gear from the aircraft
before performing this adjustment.

Prefl ight Checklist

Installing the Optional Cannons

1 Remove and inspect contents.
2 Read the instruction manual thoroughly.
3 Charge the fl ight battery.
4 Install the optional landing gear.
5 Program your transmitter.
6 Install the fully charged fl ight battery in the aircraft.
7 Check the center of gravity (CG).

8 Bind the aircraft to your transmitter.

9 Make sure all linkages move freely.
10 Perform the control direction test.
11 Adjust the fl ight controls and transmitter as needed.
12 Perform a radio system range test.
13 Find a safe open area to fl y.
14 Plan fl ight for fl ying fi eld conditions.

Install the cannons in the nose of your aircraft as shown.
Use the sharp end of the cannons to make a hole in the
foam of each location. The cannons can be glued in or
flown with just a friction fit.

The optional cannons are for scale appearance.
Belly landing the aircraft with them installed is not
recommended as they may get caught in the ground cover
and cause damage to the airframe.

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Transmitter Setup

Adjusting the Center of Gravity (CG)

The CG location is 58mm back from leading edge of the wing at the root. This CG location has been determined with the
recommended battery, which is held in the battery tray using hook and loop tape.

The battery tray is oversized to allow for center of gravity adjustment. Start by placing the battery near the rear edge of the
battery tray with the connector plug facing the front of the aircraft. Adjust the CG location as needed by moving the battery
forward or back until the aircraft balances at the correct location.

58mm

IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always rebind

the transmitter and receiver to set the desired failsafe
positions.

If your transmitter allows it, enable the throttle cut feature.
Always engage throttle cut before approaching the aircraft.

Dual Rates
Low rate is recommended for the initial flights.

NOTICE: To ensure AS3X

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technology functions properly,

do not lower rate values below 50%.
NOTICE: If oscillation occurs at high speed, refer to the

Troubleshooting Guide for more information.

Expo

After your initial fl ights, you may adjust the expo value to
better suit your fl ying style.

Computerized Transmitter Setup

(DX6i, DX6, DX6e, DX7, DX7S, DX8, DX8e,

DX9, DX10t, DX18, DX20 and iX12)

Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model

(do a model reset), then name the model.

Reversing All Normal

Dual Rates

HIGH 100%

LOW 70%
Expo 10% on High Rate
Servo Travel 100%
Timer 3 minutes